Do straps (like Holdfast/Retrogression/etc) provide better foot retention than clips?
I currently run some Burro straps on my bike, but have been wanting to try out some clips with double leather straps (like these: http://www.retro-gression.com/produc...s-straps-combo) but am wondering if they provide as firm foot retention as the straps? My straps feel great, and I have never had an issue, but really like the look of clips. I run brakeless and am wondering if the double straps + clips would provide enough foot retention and stopping power by themselves ? - for some reason they seem like theyd be a little flimsy and forgiving...
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If they are good fitting, well maintained, and properly set up they will provide all of the retention you will need. But most people dont do any of those. Straps are easier to get fit and require less maintenance.
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Originally Posted by Kayce
(Post 12862389)
If they are good fitting, well maintained, and properly set up they will provide all of the retention you will need. But most people dont do any of those. Straps are easier to get fit and require less maintenance.
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You couldn't under any circumstance stop if your retention failed :|
You need to learn to ted shred e-stop. Stomp your back tire and lean back. |
Or if you were riding fixed on the east coast 5 years ago there is also the "jamacan stop". Put your lead foot under the pedal and pull up.
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Straps are worse than properly cinched clips and straps, I'm guessing. But do you really want to release and tighten your foot retention every time you come to a stop and go again?
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what i like about holdfast straps (the only kind of just-straps that i've used) is that they fit well with ANY of my shoes, and do hold my foot in quite well. i have had a couple bikes with clips/straps, but i only have a couple pair of shoes that really fit in them well.
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I'm sure if you had a good quality strap set up correctly it would be as good as a toe clip/strap setup, however, when set up right, toe clips and straps feel really secure.
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The only reason I think clips+straps would be better is because they retain the foot forward-back as well as up-down. I don't, however, think it's an important difference, and infinitely prefer retrogression-style footstraps.
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ive used both and they both hold my feet well. the clips and straps require constant adjusting where as holdfast/retrogression is a set and forget kind of thing. if i had to choose between the two id go with the holdfast/retrogression style.
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Originally Posted by Kayce
(Post 12862539)
Or if you were riding fixed on the east coast 5 years ago there is also the "jamacan stop". Put your lead foot under the pedal and pull up.
The advantage that stomping your tire has too, is that it is the only way to stop if your chain comes off for some reason, assuming you don't have brakes. |
Originally Posted by EssEllSee
(Post 12862409)
because my life rests in this foot retention, the last thing I want is for them to fail..
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My bike came with clips, but I recently switched over to the Retrogression straps and I prefer them so much more.
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Originally Posted by EssEllSee
(Post 12862409)
My fear is that I will set them up/fit them incorrectly and because my life rests in this foot retention, the last thing I want is for them to fail.. Reasons you listed are precisely why I chose straps.
I have both (holdfast and exustar double straps and steel clips). They both work great, I tend to prefer the clips and straps, I think because the pedals I have them on flip better than my bmx platforms. I use the straps in the winter so I can wear boots if it's really sloppy out (I'm in chicago). If you get the double straps I'd go with the exustar ones http://www.retro-gression.com/produc...-double-straps |
properly set up clips + straps will be plenty secure and provide all the foot retention you need.
fitting different shoes was never a problem for me because I always ride with casual or narrow low-profile shoes. riding around in a pair of bulky skate shoes just feels awkward in any foot retention setup. I'm in the same boat as you. I rode holdfast straps for over a year and loved them but also prefer the looks of traditional clips/straps on certain builds. I don't think either set up will be much securer than the other providing that both are set up correctly. also, why no front brake? too cool for safety?(i kid) how are the riding conditions in SLC? |
Originally Posted by Nash Deluxe
(Post 12863559)
also, why no front brake?
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Originally Posted by Nash Deluxe
(Post 12863559)
also, why no front brake?
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Originally Posted by Squirrelli
(Post 12863637)
Weight saving, brah.
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I don't do toe straps anymore.
And im my personal opinion, I found clips+straps to feel more comfortable and secure than toe straps. |
What? You're using clips without straps?
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fixed ;)
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Originally Posted by Nash Deluxe
(Post 12863559)
properly set up clips + straps will be plenty secure and provide all the foot retention you need.
fitting different shoes was never a problem for me because I always ride with casual or narrow low-profile shoes. riding around in a pair of bulky skate shoes just feels awkward in any foot retention setup. I'm in the same boat as you. I rode holdfast straps for over a year and loved them but also prefer the looks of traditional clips/straps on certain builds. I don't think either set up will be much securer than the other providing that both are set up correctly. also, why no front brake? too cool for safety?(i kid) how are the riding conditions in SLC? |
I use all three, holdfasts, Toshi Doubles and Sylvans, and most of the time, I used Shimano M520s. Holdfasts are good for cruising speeds and for those that have bigger feet like myself. Clips and Straps for those that want to ride a little faster and want better pedal efficiency. And mountain bike clipless pedals for even better pedal efficiency and walkable shoes and road clipless for those that really want to ride hard and fast and get the most out of their riding experience.
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